First Baptist Church Halifax extends sincere sympathy to Tom Crowell and his family in the loss of his father, Earl Gordon Crowell of Corner Brook, NL on September 8, 2009.

Mr. Earl Gordon Crowell, Corner Brook

Born in 20/02/1922 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada

The Measure of a Man

Not, “How did he die?” but “How did he live?” Not, “What did he gain?” but “What did he give?” These are the units to measure the worth, Of a man as a man, regardless of birth. Not, “What was his station?” but “Had he a heart?” And “How did he play his given part?” Was he ever ready with a good word of cheer? To bring a smile, to banish a tear? Not, “What was his church?” nor “What was his creed?” But “Had he befriended those really in need?” Not, “What did the sketch in the newspaper say?” But “How many were sorry, when he passed away?” - Anon.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce his peaceful passing at the DVA Pavilion, O’Connell Centre, September 8, 2009 in his 88th year. Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, February 20, 1922. A wonderful husband and father, he served with the Royal Air Force on loan from the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as a RADAR installation technician. He retired as Manager of Insurance with the Unemployment Insurance Commission after 35 years of service. An avid gardener, he began concentrating on the growing of roses in his retirement. From needlework to painting to photography to woodworking and carving, his hobbies were as numerous as they were varied. A Renaissance Man by the true definition. Predeceased by parents, Wilfred and Hattie Crowell; sisters: Audrey (Willi) Cziborr and Phyllis (Thomas) Johnson; brother, Roy; sisters-in-law: Muriel Gillam, Vera Gillam and Rhoda Wells and brothers-in-law: Donald Gillam, Alex Gillam, Eric Mahoney, George Morris, Donald Poole and George Wells and nephews: Gary Gillam and Don Wells. He will be forever missed by his wife of 56 years, Isabelle (Gillam); sons: Thomas (Adele), Halifax, NS and John (Patricia), St. John’s, NL; granddaughters: Amelia and Julia (Tom) and Stephanie (John); grandsons: Andrew and Stephen (John); sisters: Vivian Morris, Shirley (Raymond) McNabb, Beth (Billy) Noseworthy; brothers: Donny (Joyce) and George (Jean); sisters-in-law: Hilda Gillam, Joan Gillam and Ann Poole; brothers-in-law: Ira (Linda) Gillam, Bob (Phoebe) Gillam and Bill (Gwen) Gillam, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A very special thank you to the nurses and caretakers at the DVA Pavilion for all of their loving care. Resting at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Mark’s Avenue, Corner Brook. Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral is to take place Friday, September 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Corner Brook, Archbishop Stewart Payne officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador or the charity of one’s choice.